humpback whale, nolonger on the endangered list?(previously posted under Environment & Energy)

[thecytron]

Normally, such headlines would be welcomed by environmental organizations.

However, the removal of the Humpback Whale from the endangered list have some experts worried about the Harper government true agenda.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/04/22/humpback_whale_removed_from_north_pacific_endangered_list.html#

Is it just a sleazy solution to a previous embarrassment from the environment ministry in Canada?

Here, is the embarrassment in question:

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/02/14/environment_fisheries_ministers_failed_to_enforce_species_at_risk_act_court_rules.html

Here is what I think this story is about:

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/12/19/panel_recommends_approving_northern_gateway_oil_pipeline.html

What is the bottom line here?

The next time you fill up your car's gas tank, you will think about what's really at risk?